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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
4
Grain and hay market quotations have not been obtainable for Alma for several weeks. The text suggests a lack of market for produce and references the poor crop conditions and difficulties in obtaining specific prices. The passage shows disrupted market reporting and uncertain pricing.
In Alma, traders publish prices for grain and wheat, prompting a discussion on fair exchange and the town’s welfare. Citizens consider new buyers and markets to stabilize costs and curb theft, urging oversight from local merchants.
Mrs Mary Dannerheld sues Alma Grain and Flumber Co for injuries from a defective stairway in the elevator at Ithaca now owned by the Gleaner farmers Attorneys John M Overden and J T Matthews for the plaintiff A M Tutte and Win A Batlke for the defense Redman shown resolute Tuesday amid trial preparations L Gunde and wife spent the day elsewhere
A busy week includes Alma delegation at the Bull Moose convention in the Court House, and numerous visits and business trips. Civil cases will start when court opens next Monday. Families and neighbors, including the Standish and Youngs households, are noted in visits and illness reports.
Mrs Brave Crawier of Niagra Mo praises Dr King’s New Discovery for colds and throat troubles in children. The tonic, said to be harmless and tasty, allegedly restored a pale weak boy to health. Available at G Rhodes Drug Store.
A party of English and American explorers led by two young women reaches Cocos Island seeking ten million dollars in Bombosa treasure. Miss Barritelly and Miss Georgiana Davis plan to locate the hoard with a map tied to Bombosa's career. Government troops guard the island amid fears of armed resistance as the expedition proceeds.
An ancient Babylonian seal in the Berlin Asiatic Museum, dating to about 2000 B C, depicts Erana seated on an eagle and rising from earth to heaven. The scene includes a man with uplifted hand, dogs, a shepherd with flock, a potter, and a baker. The article links the image to enduring myths from Elana to Rossetti, noting humanity’s long gaze at the sky and fate.
Dr George Alexander Gibson told British medical men in Liverpool of a remarkable thyroid extract treatment on an eighteen year old boy denied Woolwich due to height. In six months he grew seven inches and achieved a high entrance ranking with normal cerebral function.
The child of Jesse Fox and wife from Joplin Missouri reportedly weighs 77 pounds at fifteen months. Fed diluted whisky since two weeks old, the infant wears a No 6 hat and No 8 glove, with daily wineglass portions of whisky. The mother stands 5'3" and weighs 102 pounds. the father 6'2" and 200 pounds. The baby weighed 3 pounds at birth and began rapid growth from two months old.
Bryant of Philadelphia Geographical Society departs on an expedition to map the St Augustine river entering the gulf of St Lawrence at St Augustine Labrador. He traverses unpenetrated country with topographer Russell W Porter. Bryant previously mapped Grand Falls and Hamilton River region.
A compact collection lists for rent, employment, real estate, sales and services. Furnished rooms on Woodworth avenue and a housework job offered by Mrs H G Miller at State Street. A 55 acre farm near town with barn, gravel pit and sugar beet potential offered by J S Bicknell of Clare Michigan for 3200 dollars with financing. Rubber stock and second hand goods advertised by Berman Bros with scrap iron raga rubbers metals pickup. A glove found with owner to claim by showing property. Local notices also mention new Baldas Embroidery pieces and demonstrations by Mrs Gaffney. Local residents R Brower and J P Losey attend events in St Louis and Sagina respectively.
Alma College stands out in state athletics with a string of perfect seasons in baseball and dominant showings against Michigan rivals. The 1912 schedule includes multiple wins, a rain-shortened set, and a noted forfeit affecting the M I A A banner after eligibility issues.
Miss Alice Long notes December 30 to January 24 in District seven Arcada and Pine River. Eight pupils enrolled: Dewey Omans Howard Clow Carl Abbott Lorenza Welch Karl Webb Raymond Welch Freda Church Howard Omans. Twenty days taught. Average daily attendance 7.6. Those neither absent nor tardy during month.
Freda Church and Earl Webb are mentioned as visitors. Visitors this month include Donald Sullivan Edith Welch Linh Abbott and Mildred Wiley. Decatur Coleman a long time neighbor who lived here for nearly twenty years was injured in a clover hulling machine accident on Clarence Wheeler’s farm east of Alma. His leg injuries date back thirteen years and his knee was bruised. Mrs John Wolf is visiting Canada with her brother Herman Currence family. Ely Wolf is ill with la grippe this week.
On Wednesday January 22 Mayer Post G A R members were surprised by the W R C. After installing new officers the ladies provided baskets and lunch followed by a program and war songs.
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